Major order for Ascom Network Integration Italy

Ascom Network Integration Italy will provide IP connectivity to the main power distribution stations of the Italian utility company ENEL.

Ascom Network Integration Italy has been awarded by Wind Telecommunicazioni S.p.A. the “Telecontrollo IP Network Project” used to provide IP connectivity to the main power distribution stations used by ENEL (national utility company) to distribute power to last mile end users. Wind has been appointed by ENEL to provide a fully outsourced solution on that matter.

The contract is worth EUR 8 million (approx. CHF 12.4 million) including 40 POP's and 2200 routers and access switches and will be deployed in a two years time frame.

The remote control network is used to detect and monitor information about the status of electrical parameters – voltage, power, status – on the main power distribution stations. Through this network the Enel operation control center will be able to detect any possible mismatch on these measures and take any possible corrective actions.

This success confirms the leadership of Ascom Network Integration Italy with Cisco technology in the Italian market and consolidates the company’s close relationship with Wind.

About Ascom
Ascom is an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how. In future the company aims to concentrate on the core areas of Wireless Solutions (high-value, customer-specific on-site communications solutions) and Security Solutions (applications for security, communication, automation and control systems for infrastructure operators, public security institutions and the army).
The Special Products Division covers the activities of Network Integration (network solutions for the data/voice convergence market) in Italy and Payphones (specialised products for voice traffic). Discontinued operations primarily comprise Transport Revenue (revenue collection, parking and toll systems) and Network Integration Switzerland, Belgium and Germany.

With a wealth of experience in implementing complex projects for discerning customers, Ascom has established itself in important key markets. Offerings range from analysis and consulting to system design and system integration, project management, engineering and implementation, right through to maintenance and support. The company has subsidiaries in 22 countries and a workforce of some 3,500 employees worldwide. Ascom registered shares (symbol ASCN) are listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich.

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